Ireland weather: Mixed outlook for the week ahead 

While it will be mixed conditions, there will also be some decent dry periods, according to the national forecaster. File image: Denis Minihane.

Rain is set to dominate much of this week, while temperatures move closer to the norm for the time of year, with Met Éireann predicting highs of around 21C. 

While it will be mixed conditions, there will also be some decent dry periods, according to the national forecaster. The best of the good weather will come over the weekend, with sunny spells.